Latest Telco Insight – Page 109
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Partnerships & AlliancesTelefónica signs up for Starlink in Mexico
Telefónica Mexico claims to be first to offer satellite connectivity via Starlink to business customers in the country.
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PremiumElsewhere in Vodafone Europe: Vodafone Germany trials digital twin solution to protect urban trees
Vodafone Germany trials digital twin solution to protect urban trees.
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PremiumElsewhere in Deutsche Telekom Europe: Hrvatski Telekom signs long term virtual PPA
Hrvatski Telekom signs long-term virtual PPA.
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OperationsHrvatski Telekom does U-turn on net maintenance ownership
Croatian operator to re-insource construction and maintenance tasks when contract with Ericsson Nikola Tesla expires.
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Elsewhere in Germany: DT in BNetZ talks on ‘game-changing’ copper shutdown
DT in BNetZ talks on ‘game-changing’ copper shutdown.
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PremiumBT builds up contact centre offering with partner duo
BT extends partnership with Five9 and ServiceNow to provide Business services.
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PremiumUK government chooses OneWeb for remote connectivity
OneWeb’s LEO network will deliver connectivity for trials through both BT and Clarus.
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Venturing & InvestmentsWorld Bank investment arm swoops for stake in Safaricom Ethiopia
World Bank’s IFC to take minority stake in STE with $157.4m equity investment in parent Global Partnership for Ethiopia.
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PremiumElsewhere in Systems Solutions: New offices to open in Wolfsburg to service automakers
New offices to open in Wolfsburg to service automakers.
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PremiumBT FY22–23: BT buys time with merger as B2B troubles linger
Global and Enterprise go out with a whimper, as Jansen stresses merger cost savings will provide breathing space for BT to refocus in the B2B sector.
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PremiumElsewhere in BT Consumer: BT aims to support the digitally excluded
BT aims to support the digitally excluded as target regions set for Digital Voice switch announced.
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PeopleWolfgang Metze returns to Deutsche Telekom
Wolfgang Metze set to re-join old stomping ground after seven-year hiatus from the Group. Replaces André Almeida, who takes new position at DT’s investment-focused, centrally based Group Development unit. Metze seen as rising star and has been billed as potential future CEO of Telekom Deutschland.
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Products & ServicesVodafone’s IoT momentum slows despite glut of new partnerships
Series of recent tie-ups show promise, but connections growth hits first single-digit slow-down for the home-grown, now revenue-unicorn IoT business.
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Network & InfraTelefónica España beats rivals in IPv6 rollout
Telefónica España becomes first Spanish operator to deploy IPv6 tech across its entire mobile network.
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PremiumElsewhere in USA: TMUS rumoured to be considering adding Samsung to vendor line up
TMUS rumoured to be considering adding Samsung to vendor line-up.
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Strategy & ChangeMaintaining innovation while improving sustainability in the telco industry
Joe Baguley, Chief Technology Officer, EMEA at VMware, explores how rapid innovation in telecoms is fuelling energy overconsumption, and the steps that the industry can take to tackle the issue. Telco industry has become one of the largest consumers of energy, accounting for 4% of all global usage. This ...
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PremiumBT FY22–23: next-gen expectations are high but Consumer treads water
BT heralds decent operational performance despite competitive market.
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Network & InfraDT’s fibre progress marred by overbuild complaints, cabling jungle
Group FTTP network now passes almost six million premises. Rivals maintain criticism of overbuild tactics. Trenching techniques adding to Germany’s subterranean cabling jungle.
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PremiumWatson welcomes UK strategy as DSIT sets 5G goals
BT’s Chief Networks & Security Officer hails DSIT wireless goals, but practical support will be needed to make 5G innovation an operational and commercial reality.
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Network & InfraOpenreach exploring public charging infra as EV challenges remain
Clive Selley says EV chargers may fit next to Openreach’s 90,000 VDSL cabinets.